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Three Western students, including one of the shooting victims, were in a car at the intersection of Decatur and Washington Avenue when the gunman sped by and fishtailed into a parking lot planter at a Rebel Oil gasoline station. Believing his car had been struck by the gunman's vehicle, the student pulled into the store parking lot, yelled at the other driver and drove toward school, Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Montoya said. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Amtrak names new chief executive Nov 29, 2008
Congress must separately approve the money each year Amtrak has posted six years of ridership and revenue growth, due in part to high gasoline and airline prices. The railroad carried a record 28. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Talking cars: Truck bucking and transmissions Nov 28, 2008
Answer: When we have a customer with this problem, we suggest the use of full-synthetic oil, premium gasoline and brick acceleration entering onto the freeway once a week ... Question: With gas prices high, how is the quality of the gasoline in the discount gas stations ... As for being dirty gasoline, it absolutely isn t. Dirty gasoline would come from old dirty underground storage tanks. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Fuel from food? The feast is over Nov 28, 2008
Last year, 139 U.S. ethanol plants produced fuel equal to 5 percent of U.S. gasoline consumption. As of July, however, just 33 cellulosic ethanol plants were in the pilot or demonstration phase. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Our View: A bright spot in the economy Nov 28, 2008
Heading into the holiday season, gasoline prices, which had reached more than 4 a gallon just eight weeks ago, are now less than 2 a gallon, the lowest level since March of 2005. Moreover, the price of natural gas for heating homes this winter is expected to be only about 12 percent more than a year ago. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Economist: Thanksgiving feast gobbling up more food dollars Nov 28, 2008
Conversely, gasoline prices have fallen 20 percent in the past month. U.S. consumers can be thankful they have plenty of food and that they spend little, in comparison to some parts of the world, for that food, Alexander said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Gas prices low around Missouri at busy travel time Nov 28, 2008
Just in time for the busiest travel week of the year, gasoline prices are reaching new lows in Missouri and around the country ... AAA's Mike Right expects gasoline prices to bottom out soon, but he doesn't expect a sharp rise ... Right said gasoline prices have dropped as the price of crude oil has declined by about two-thirds. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
NBC's live Rosie O'Donnell variety show flops; lowest ratings of night... Nov 28, 2008
NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints--The Live Feed. NBC's Rosie ODonnell variety show disappoints. (The Drudge Report)
Audit questions $1.4b in Halliburton bills Nov 28, 2008
Audits are part of the normal contracting process, and it is important to note that the auditors' role in the process is advisory only" to the other Pentagon agencies that award private contracts.The audits surfaced in a joint report prepared by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democratic staff of the House Government Reform Committee. The audits were part of the Pentagon's normal contract review policy; Democratic lawmakers obtained them from whistle-blowers who thought the... (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)
Good things are out there Nov 28, 2008
The falling price of gasoline. Jobless Americans can now drive to homeless shelters and food banks, and heat the cars in which many of them live. (Albany Times Union)
Necessity led to 'greener' lifestyle Nov 28, 2008
If you ask most people, What color is gasoline. They don t know, says Bishop, now the coordinator of the graduate program in Future Studies at the University of Houston s College of Technology. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
REGION: People still driving less, despite bargain fuel prices Nov 28, 2008
"Home prices have fallen. Stock market values have fallen. They are worried about losing their jobs. And that has offset any rebound we might have seen because of the falling gasoline prices.". Some people are driving less because they have lost jobs and no longer have an office or construction site to drive to, Cox said. (North County Times)
Study cautious about biofuels (18) Nov 28, 2008
Per unit of energy, corn ethanol is estimated to cost 750 percent more than gasoline; canola biodiesel is estimated to cost 125 percent more than petroleum diesel; and the cost of cellulosic wood-based ethanol (which the researchers said is not yet commercially feasible) is nearly 200 percent higher than gasoline. Various methods of controlling emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide cost around 50 per ton. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Portugal leads way in electric cars Nov 28, 2008
"People are afraid they'll be left stranded without a battery, but it's the same as with petrol. When the gauge shows you're low on gas you know it's time to look for the next petrol station," says Joaquim, using the British term for gasoline ... 6 liter model running on conventional gasoline ... "People don't want to pay more for being green. The car cannot be more expensive" than a conventional gasoline powered model, Joaquim said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Marie Antoinettes Of Detroit Nov 28, 2008
American cars were engineered for an economy where gasoline was cheap. When it suddenly became expensive, foreign cars, especially from the revived economies of Germany and Japan, began to pour into the country. (Forbes)
Commodities Near Bottom on Consumer Rebound, Durchholz Says: Chart of Day Nov 28, 2008
A 42 percent drop in retail gasoline since September boosted consumer disposable income, improving demand for food and fueling an unexpected gain in consumer confidence this month, Durchholz said. People may not be confident to buy a new car or a refrigerator, but they will be more willing to go out to eat or have people over for a nice dinner. (Bloomberg -- UK)
OPEC chief says oil market 'oversupplied' Nov 28, 2008
AFP/Getty Images A motorist pumps fuel into his vehicle at a gasoline station in San Rafael, California. OPEC Secretary. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
On Your Mind Nov 28, 2008
Why is Sierra Vista charging so much for gasoline ... America s auto makers got their first warning almost 35 years ago when we all received the first big jump in oil and gasoline prices. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Auto Health Shares Front Seat with Personal Health for American Drivers Nov 28, 2008
"Just like choosing nutritional foods at the grocery store is a simple way to be healthy, filling up with high-quality gasoline is an easy change motorists can make to help protect their vehicles," says Dr. FuelGood ... But it doesn't take a dramatic life change to make a difference - you can avoid vehicle health problems through regular maintenance and using a high-quality gasoline ... They introduced the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standard and recommend motorists use fuels that meet the... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the editor (Nov. 20) Nov 28, 2008 SAVING ON GAS: How two families mastered the task Nov 28, 2008 Rhinebeck office makes more energy than it takes Nov 28, 2008 One gas station was running on empty as prices hit three-year low Nov 28, 2008 Oil falls below $54 a barrel Nov 28, 2008 Viewpoint: Plug-in technology for cars has limits Nov 28, 2008 Sandra and Bobby Smith Nov 28, 2008 Through different eyes Nov 28, 2008 Oil falls before OPEC meeting Nov 28, 2008 Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Nov 28, 2008 No more gas for automakers Nov 28, 2008 Save the economy, and the planet Nov 28, 2008 Ethanol’s Environmental, Economic Profiles Superior to Gasoline Nov 28, 2008 Symposium Offered Plenty of Food for Thought Nov 28, 2008 Gasoline prices drop to lowest level in LA in 3 years Nov 28, 2008 Shots ring out at Western Nov 28, 2008 A Clean Break From Gasoline Nov 28, 2008 Baja drivers alter course, head north for gas Nov 28, 2008 Oil prices jump 7% despite rise in US stockpiles Nov 27, 2008 21 killed in Ghana tanker blaze Nov 27, 2008 Fuel from food? The feast is over Nov 27, 2008 No travel problems noted as holiday weekend starts Nov 27, 2008 Our View: A bright spot in the economy Nov 27, 2008 Economist: Thanksgiving feast gobbling up more food dollars Nov 27, 2008 Ben Lieberman: Time to Thank the Oil Companies? Nov 27, 2008 Steven Milloy: Obama's Bad Green Deal Nov 27, 2008 Sioux Valley Energy plans rate increase Nov 27, 2008 Audit questions $1.4b in Halliburton bills Nov 27, 2008 Officials urge fire safety when clearing fall debris Nov 27, 2008 Newsweek: Why we need better batteries Nov 27, 2008 Gazans use tattered notes as cash crunch hits banks Nov 27, 2008 Idle thoughts on driving Nov 27, 2008 Ivan and Boris Again Nov 27, 2008 Gasoline, Oil and the Economy Nov 27, 2008 These Are the 'Best of Times' for Multifamily TIC Providers and Investors: Part II Nov 27, 2008 East Ferris mayor questions delay in selling old school Nov 27, 2008 The hazards of heat Nov 27, 2008 Auto Health Shares Front Seat with Personal Health for American Drivers Nov 27, 2008 On Your Mind Nov 27, 2008 Airport authority cuts planned 2009 fee increases Nov 27, 2008 Post a comment » Nov 27, 2008 Letters to the editor (Nov. 20) Nov 27, 2008 Heavily-armed pirates pose a real threat on the high seas Nov 27, 2008 Better days ahead? Nov 27, 2008 One gas station was running on empty as prices hit three-year low Nov 27, 2008 Safety first when heating the home Nov 27, 2008 Senate Rejects Flag Desecration Amendment Nov 27, 2008 No more gas for automakers Nov 27, 2008 Wall Street rallies | Oil rebounds Nov 27, 2008 Woman Offers Free Driving Service For Drinkers Nov 27, 2008 Shots ring out at Western Nov 27, 2008 Oil rises toward $53 a barrel Nov 27, 2008 Oil falls 6.8% on speculation supplies rose Nov 26, 2008 Fuel from food? The feast is over Nov 26, 2008 Our View: A bright spot in the economy Nov 26, 2008 Thanksgiving travel down Nov 26, 2008 Oil near $51 after falling overnight Nov 26, 2008 A Hard Look At Oil Nov 26, 2008 Death-Defying Jet-Pack Flight 'Only the Beginning' Nov 26, 2008 Grant drives ethanol into Sacramento Nov 26, 2008 Ethiopia: OiLybya Begins Pouring Oil in Nov 26, 2008 POLITICIANS, CEO PAY & THE TALE OF BORIS' GOAT Nov 26, 2008 Skiers plan to slalom around new baggage fees Nov 26, 2008 Oil Drops Below $51... Nov 26, 2008 Audit questions $1.4b in Halliburton bills Nov 26, 2008
" jdr wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:26 AM:" Even sadder, is that the abortion firestorm is mostly the result of republican stratagists dispensing public relations gasoline as an electioneering tactic. Raise your hand if you think George Bush, or Karl Rove, or anyone at any of the right wing think tanks, or the Madison avenue ad agencies they give your money to really thinks an abortion ban, even if it could be enacted, would actually stop abortion. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec diesel SUV: Don't go there Nov 28, 2008
But it's bad timing that the rollouts are beginning now, when diesel fuel prices average about 48% more than regular gasoline and 38% more than premium wiping out diesel engines' 20% to 40% edge in fuel efficiency ... Those burn cheaper gasoline, have more room inside, offer three rows of seats instead of two and are priced about $4,000 less. (USA Today -- Autos)
to cut their gasoline usage by 25 ... When USA TODAY and ABC's Good Morning America Weekend challenged the families to cut their average monthly gasoline usage by 25%, the average price of a gallon of gas was $3. (USA Today -- Money)
As gasoline prices soared this summer, the federal Department of Energy launched a Zero-Net Energy Commercial Building Initiative to help push along the technologies to the mass market. The big hurdle for many consumers is upfront cost. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Crude has been in free-fall, shedding two-thirds of its value since July, and gasoline prices have followed. Some say oil could be headed below 40 a barrel, and gasoline below 1 ... mseunice wrote on Nov 23, 2008 6:26 PM:" Let's hope that WSU still has a couple of English teachers that don't say, "I'm like" every few words that can, like, teach this girl some, like, communications skills & stuff.Don't burst her bubble by telling her that the tanks aren't refilled nightly by the gasoline fairies.... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Gasoline inventories rose by 1. 9 million barrels, against estimates of a rise of 300,000 barrels In other Nymex trading, gasoline futures were down 0. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
This can provide about 40 miles of gasoline free driving before the engine needs to kick in ... This leaves us at about 21 percent, and is around 9 percent less than the Prius is normally capable of with gasoline alone as its energy source ... 9 gallon of gasoline that is saved. (Danvers Herald, MA)
He didn t have a ride because his car was low on fuel and they didn t sell gasoline on Sundays back then. So, Sandra drove to Port O Connor to get him. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
I notice high gasoline prices on roadside signs. I guess we have all noticed that for a while. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Gasoline demand dropped 1. 3% from last week, the Energy Department said in its weekly report. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
In the 1970s another spike in gasoline prices induced people to buy fuel-efficient cars from foreign manufacturers, and then for years Detroit fought government fuel-efficiency standards and ignored customers, many of whom found quality and value elsewhere. Toyota and Honda have advanced car technology and lead the market because they spent money on research and development and stressed quality. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
His transition chief, John Podesta, was an early advocate of assisting the automakers and of finding low-carbon alternatives to gasoline. Peter Orszag, his choice to run the Office of Management and Budget (where environmental initiatives went to die during the Bush years) is an expert on cap-and-trade programs to limit industrial emissions of greenhouse gases. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Ethanol s Environmental, Economic Profiles Superior to Gasoline ... Two landmark studies recently unveiled by the Illinois Corn Growers Association conclude that the production of ethanol leaves a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline and has substantial room for growth without affecting corn supply to the food and feed sectors of the U.S. economy ... Amid the long and sometimes heated debate between ethanol proponents and detractors, these studies indicate that modern ethanol plants have a... (Agri-View, WI)
Yet the United States uses about 390 million gallons of gasoline per day for transportation (about 11 percent of current consumption), Fortenberry continued. He suggested all the U.S. is doing with its ethanol and alternative fuel production is offsetting some of the growth of gasoline consumption ... Ethanol prices do not increase by the price of corn; but by the price of gasoline, Fortenberry said. (Agri-View, WI)
Gasoline prices drop to lowest level in Los Angeles in 3 years_English_Xinhua. Gasoline prices drop to lowest level in Los Angeles in 3 years ... LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Because of lower demand, the average price of a gallon of self-served and unleaded gasoline fell to its lowest level since January 2005 in the Los Angeles area on Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Three Western students, including one of the shooting victims, were in a car at the intersection of Decatur and Washington Avenue when the gunman sped by and fishtailed into a parking lot planter at a Rebel Oil gasoline station. Believing his car had been struck by the gunman's vehicle, the student pulled into the store parking lot, yelled at the other driver and drove toward school, Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Montoya said. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
I'll bet you a tank of gasoline that you never thought of that description ... And I doubt I will return to the world of gasoline should I return to America one day ... My first gasoline Volkswagen (a spirited little GTI) would have needed first gear, would have gone about 40 mph slower, and would have complained the whole way. (Slate)
Although the difference in price is much smaller now, Tijuana gasoline stations reported a drop of 25 percent in fuel sales in the past two weeks ... The summer's unprecedented spike in fuel sales in Tijuana resulted in gasoline and diesel shortages that threatened to paralyze public transit in the city and, at times, interrupted the transport of merchandise ... These days, it's U.S. gasoline stations that are benefiting. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
There were no such swings for retail gasoline, however, which has trended only down ... Crude initially gave back early gains after a new government inventory report showed far more crude and gasoline in storage than was expected ... Gasoline inventories rose by 1. (Boston Globe)
Gasoline accident happened on highway west of capital city ... ACCRA, Ghana - At least 21 people were killed Wednesday after a tanker carrying gasoline overturned on a highway and exploded as people were trying to take the fuel, police said ... Oteng said once the tanker began leaking, people rushed to try to collect the spilling gasoline. (MSNBC -- International)
Last year, 139 U.S. ethanol plants produced fuel equal to 5 percent of U.S. gasoline consumption. As of July, however, just 33 cellulosic ethanol plants were in the pilot or demonstration phase. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Center, Texas, driver Jeff Alexander said at a southeastern Tennessee rest stop on Wednesday that his family was traveling to Forest City, N.C., after gasoline prices dropped, allowing their trip. Larry McClure of Jonesville, Miss. (WREG.com, TN)
Heading into the holiday season, gasoline prices, which had reached more than 4 a gallon just eight weeks ago, are now less than 2 a gallon, the lowest level since March of 2005. Moreover, the price of natural gas for heating homes this winter is expected to be only about 12 percent more than a year ago. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Conversely, gasoline prices have fallen 20 percent in the past month. U.S. consumers can be thankful they have plenty of food and that they spend little, in comparison to some parts of the world, for that food, Alexander said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
The best idea for preventing a return to $4 gasoline (and above) is to boost energy supplies. The U.S is the only oil-producing nation on earth that has placed a significant amount of its reserves off limits. (Fox News)
Americans consume about 140 billion gallons of gasoline annually. Will the Greens -- -- really permit the construction of hundreds of cellulosic ethanol refineries that make greenhouse gas-producing fuels. (Fox News)
More specifically during an interview, Marker noted that SVE was affected similarly to other consumers by more expensive prices for gasoline, diesel, electrical transformers and conductors. According to Marker, SVE's financial personnel are still working on the 2009 budget that would include the rate increase. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Audits are part of the normal contracting process, and it is important to note that the auditors' role in the process is advisory only" to the other Pentagon agencies that award private contracts.The audits surfaced in a joint report prepared by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democratic staff of the House Government Reform Committee. The audits were part of the Pentagon's normal contract review policy; Democratic lawmakers obtained them from whistle-blowers who thought the... (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)
Gasoline poses particular dangers because it has a low flashpoint, officials said, meaning that it ignites quickly and can be fairly explosive at the point of ignition. "Gasoline is dangerous, and lighter fluid is just as flammable as gas, but a little less dangerous because you tend to have it in smaller amounts," Watts said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
"EEStor claims their examples will offer capacities on the order of 200 to 300 W h/kg. For comparison, a conventional lead-acid battery is typically 30 to 40 W h/kg and modern lithium-ion batteries are about 120 W h/kg. In automobile applications gasoline has a net calorific value (NCV) of around 12,000 W h/kg, which operates at 20% tank-to-wheel efficiency giving an effective energy density of 2,400 W h/kg." ... "...claims their examples will offer capacities on the order of 200 to 300 W h/kg.... (MSNBC -- Environment)
A VENDOR pours gasoline into bottles for sale in Gaza City. Photo: AP. (Jerusalem Post)
"My fellow Americans: Everybody talks about high gasoline prices and what we send to unfriendly nations for it. Do you know that almost 20 percent of the gasoline Americans use is wasted by excessive idling? If we're serious about energy conservation, we'll shut our engines down when idling for more than a minute. We'll take less time warming the car in the morning. Trust me. It'll get toasty in a flash. Remember: Idling engines waste reservoirs of oil." ... Some people say that a big culprit... (Albany Times Union)
If every oil company executive in America agreed to work for nothing, that would not be enough to lower the price of a gallon of gasoline by a dime. If every General Motors executive agreed to work for nothing, that would not lower the price of a Cadillac or a Chevrolet by one percent. (Townhall.com)
Despite the current gas price relief, growing numbers of Americans remain wary of domestic gasoline supply, gas prices, and fear for their economic future ... Location: TX Reply # 2 Date: Nov 27, 2008 - 7:36 AM EST Congress Congress did the best thing possible for gasoline prices: nothing. (Townhall.com)
If you think about the drive from the central business district out a mile or out 2 miles or out 3 miles, every extra mile you have to drive to and from your work to home and so on adds capitalized value of about $3000 or $4000 of the capitalized flow of that gasoline. Prices in the suburbs of existing and newly-built units are going to have to come down in some way, shape, or form to compete with the units closer in. (RealtyTimes)
On Nov 13 2008 about 3:30 pm, I was taking photographs when I saw something which looked like gasoline or oil all along the beach. Posted by. (The North Bay Nugget)
Among the inquiries from the concerned seniors were questions concerning the storage of gasoline and flammable liquids in addition to resolving lint buildup in dryers. Do not store paints or gasoline in the basement, said Ferraro. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
"Just like choosing nutritional foods at the grocery store is a simple way to be healthy, filling up with high-quality gasoline is an easy change motorists can make to help protect their vehicles," says Dr. FuelGood ... But it doesn't take a dramatic life change to make a difference - you can avoid vehicle health problems through regular maintenance and using a high-quality gasoline ... They introduced the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline standard and recommend motorists use fuels that meet the... (South County Chronicle, VA)
Why is Sierra Vista charging so much for gasoline ... America s auto makers got their first warning almost 35 years ago when we all received the first big jump in oil and gasoline prices. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
He said, for example, the authority was able to reduce proposed spending for fuel because of the dramatic fall in gasoline prices. It also is expecting increases in non-airline revenue like parking and concessions, in part because of the new nonstop Pittsburgh to Paris service to start in June. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Trenton wrote on Jul 31, 2008 1:43 PM:" Alternative fuels are a part of the solution, however, E85 and other higher ethanol content gasoline is less efficient than regular gas. Also, if everyone drove E85, the prices of corn(and anything containing corn) would skyrocket, South Americans would cut down rain forest to profit from selling corn for fuel, and many persons in countries where corn is a staple diet for their poor would face starvation. We keep hearing that Ethanol is the answer because... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
" jdr wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:26 AM:" Even sadder, is that the abortion firestorm is mostly the result of republican stratagists dispensing public relations gasoline as an electioneering tactic. Raise your hand if you think George Bush, or Karl Rove, or anyone at any of the right wing think tanks, or the Madison avenue ad agencies they give your money to really thinks an abortion ban, even if it could be enacted, would actually stop abortion. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
That s adding extra cost that could affect everything we pay for, from gasoline to Christmas gifts. The one place McKamie believes you are probably safe is on a cruise ship. (KHOU.com, TX)
Since E85 gets lower gas mileage than regular gasoline, it has needed to sell for less, and while gas prices were so high, that wasn t a major problem. But now. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Crude has been in free-fall, shedding two-thirds of its value since July, and gasoline prices have followed. Some say oil could be headed below 40 a barrel, and gasoline below 1 ... mseunice wrote on Nov 23, 2008 6:26 PM:" Let's hope that WSU still has a couple of English teachers that don't say, "I'm like" every few words that can, like, teach this girl some, like, communications skills & stuff.Don't burst her bubble by telling her that the tanks aren't refilled nightly by the gasoline fairies.... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Do not use or store gasoline or painting supplies inside, where they can be ignited by the pilot light. Gas leaks can be dangerous if you smell something like rotten eggs or you think there might be a leak, move outdoors. (Danvers Herald, MA)
The amendment's chief sponsor, (R-Utah), disputed assertions that the measure was politically motivated and was an unwise use of the Senate's time in the face of war in Iraq, high gasoline prices and a growing federal deficit. "Fifty state legislatures have called on us to pass this amendment," Hatch told colleagues. (Yahoo News -- Civil Liberties)
In the 1970s another spike in gasoline prices induced people to buy fuel-efficient cars from foreign manufacturers, and then for years Detroit fought government fuel-efficiency standards and ignored customers, many of whom found quality and value elsewhere. Toyota and Honda have advanced car technology and lead the market because they spent money on research and development and stressed quality. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
U.S. gasoline demand over the four weeks ended Friday averaged about 9 millions barrels a day, which was 2. 8 percent down from one year earlier. (Xinhuanet, China)
She said she has spent $500 out of her own pocket on gasoline since the service started. She said she needs volunteers to keep up with all the calls and has recruited a few people who have court-ordered community service work to do. (Click2Houston, TX)
Three Western students, including one of the shooting victims, were in a car at the intersection of Decatur and Washington Avenue when the gunman sped by and fishtailed into a parking lot planter at a Rebel Oil gasoline station. Believing his car had been struck by the gunman's vehicle, the student pulled into the store parking lot, yelled at the other driver and drove toward school, Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Montoya said. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Weekly US oil data to be released at 1535 GMT is expected to show a drop in distillate inventories as cold weather hits the US Northeast, the world's largest heating fuel market, while crude and gasoline stocks are seen increasing. Analysts polled by Reuters project a rise of 800,000 barrels in crude supplies, a 400,000 barrel increase in gasoline stocks and an 800,000 barrel fall in distillate inventories including heating oil. (India Times, India)
Gasoline inventories probably increased 500,000 barrels from 198. 6 million barrels the week before, according to the median of 15 responses in the survey. (Boston Globe)
Last year, 139 U.S. ethanol plants produced fuel equal to 5 percent of U.S. gasoline consumption. As of July, however, just 33 cellulosic ethanol plants were in the pilot or demonstration phase. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Heading into the holiday season, gasoline prices, which had reached more than 4 a gallon just eight weeks ago, are now less than 2 a gallon, the lowest level since March of 2005. Moreover, the price of natural gas for heating homes this winter is expected to be only about 12 percent more than a year ago. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
86 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, 1 ... Even though it s not gasoline, it s still an added expense you can choose to eliminate from the budget, she said ... 86 was Tuesday s average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the DeKalb area. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The Platts survey also projects that gasoline inventories rose 300,000 million barrels and distillates fell 900,000 barrels last week. In other Nymex trading, gasoline futures rose 1. (India Times)
But oil kept rising even as gasoline sales fell in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer ... They have no intention of taking delivery of a tanker-truck full of oil or gasoline. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
But it has a maximum flight time of half an hour at 60 mph enough to get you to work, if you live within 30 miles and runs on easily available standard gasoline. You can reserve one with a $10,000 deposit, though you'll be paying $100,000 by the time it's delivered (Martin doesn't say when that will be). (Fox News)
Most gasoline sold in California contains 6 percent to 10 percent ethanol. E-85 is a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline ... The market for E-85 depends on the price of gasoline, said Michael Lewis, general manager of Pearson Fuels. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
The state-owned OiLibya, previously called Tamoil Africa, operates gasoline stations in African nations, including Egypt and Burkina Faso, and plans to build two pipelines on the continent, one between Kenya and Uganda and another to supply five countries with oil products from a Ugandan refinery. With the largest oil reserve in Africa within in its territories, Libya expanded exploration with the support of international companies, including BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Eni SpA after the... (allAfrica.com)
If every oil-company executive in America agreed to work for nothing, that wouldn't be enough to lower the price of a gallon of gasoline by a dime. But too many people are like Ivan, who wanted Boris' goat to die. (New York Post -- Opinions)
For the half who drive, the price of gasoline has been plunging. With jet fuel prices also falling, airlines have been offering ski deals, such as $99 one-way tickets between Dallas and Steamboat, Colo. (MSNBC -- Politics)
A Reuters poll of analysts ahead of weekly U.S. government inventory data due Wednesday forecast an 800,000-barrel build in crude stocks for the week to November 21, an 800,000-barrel draw in distillate stocks, and a 400,000-barrel rise in gasoline inventories. "People are expecting builds on crude stocks when EIA data is released on Wednesday, so traders are factoring that in," said Mark Waggoner, president of Excel Futures. (The Drudge Report)
Audits are part of the normal contracting process, and it is important to note that the auditors' role in the process is advisory only" to the other Pentagon agencies that award private contracts.The audits surfaced in a joint report prepared by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and the Democratic staff of the House Government Reform Committee. The audits were part of the Pentagon's normal contract review policy; Democratic lawmakers obtained them from whistle-blowers who thought the... (Yahoo News -- Halliburton)
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